Resume guide • Healthcare

Best resume for Registered Nurses

Registered nurse resume optimization for hospital ATS systems — license, specialty, and patient-load keywords matter most.

Top ATS keywords

The terms applicant tracking systems weight most for registered nurse roles.

BLSACLSPALSICUMed-SurgEMREpicCernerPatient assessment

Core skills to highlight

What hiring managers and senior recruiters look for first.

  • Critical care
  • Patient education
  • Care coordination
  • Charting

Resume tips for Registered Nurses

  1. 1Lead with license and specialty in the header.
  2. 2Name EMR systems used — Epic, Cerner, Meditech.
  3. 3Include patient-to-nurse ratio when notable.